Where was ZZ Top Fandango recorded?
New Orleans
Tracks 1-3 (side A of the original LP) were recorded live at The Warehouse in New Orleans on April 12, 1974, “captured as it came down – hot, spontaneous and presented to you honestly, without the assistance of studio gimmicks”.
Table of Contents
What songs are on the ZZ Top album Fandango?
ThunderbirdJailhouse RockBackdoor Medley: Backdoor…Nasty Dogs and Funky KingsBlue Jean BluesBalinese
Fandango!/Songs
Who writes ZZ Top songs?
Original songs
| Title | Written by | Originally by |
|---|---|---|
| Snappy Kakkie | Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard | ZZ Top |
| Stages | Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard | ZZ Top |
| Tube Snake Boogie | Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard | ZZ Top |
| Tush | Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard | ZZ Top |
What year did Fandango come out?
Fandango (1985 film)
| Fandango | |
|---|---|
| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
| Production company | Amblin Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Release date | January 25, 1985 |
Who wrote Mexican Blackbird?
Frank BeardDusty HillBilly Gibbons
Mexican Blackbird/Composers
What album is tush on?
Fandango!Tush / Album
Where is the Dom rock from Fandango?
DOM Rock is located between Lajitas and Presidio on FM 170 and was one of the iconic filming sites from the 1985 movie Fandango. You can find the rock at the top of the first large hill on Camino del Rio. It provides a great view of Big Bend Ranch State Park and the surrounding areas.
When was Mexican Blackbird released?
1975Mexican Blackbird / Released
Did Billy Gibbons sing Tush?
“Tush” is a song by American blues rock band ZZ Top and was the only single from their fourth album Fandango!….Tush (ZZ Top song)
| “Tush” | |
|---|---|
| Length | 2:15 |
| Label | London |
| Songwriter(s) | Billy Gibbons Dusty Hill Frank Beard |
| Producer(s) | Bill Ham |
What is Tush slang for?
Definition of tush (Entry 1 of 3) slang. : buttocks.
Is Mexican Blackbird the only dud ZZ Top song?
Mexican Blackbird is the only real dud. I realise this is the same band that gave us the cathouse anthem La Grange but Mexican Blackbird is surprisingly mean-spirited for an otherwise genial band. ZZ Top is Texas to the bone, a state that knows a thing or two about myth-making.
Where was Thunderbird by the Nightcaps recorded?
Tracks 4-9 (side B) were new studio recordings. Tracks 10-12 (of the expanded 2006 version) were recorded live at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, on August 30, 1980. “Thunderbird” was originally written and performed by The Nightcaps, a band formed in the 1950s when the members were teenagers.
What happened to ZZ Top’s London-era albums?
In the late 80s, after the colossal successes of Eliminator and Afterburner, Warner Records made the decision to reissue all ZZ Top’s London-era albums on CD for the first time. Sounds great, only an immense spanner ended up getting thrown into the works.
Is ZZ Top’s version of the song Nightcaps copyrighted?
ZZ Top began performing its version of the song in 1975, and has conceded that its version is lyrically and musically identical to the Nightcaps’ song. The Nightcaps sued ZZ Top for copyright infringement but their claims were dismissed as ZZ Top had registered a copyright on the song in 1975.
